TheLenovo ThinkPad T420 14" Notebook Computerin all black is a powerhouse. The hefty Intel Dual 4x i5 running four (4) Logical Processors/CPUs simultaneously via Intel Hyper-Threading Technology at up to 3.2GHz via Intel TurboBoost Technology built-inincludes 3MB Intel SmartCache, 5 GT/s Bus speed, Intel QuickSync Video, InTru 3D Technology, Flexible Display Interface (Intel FDI) and Intel Clear Video HD Technology. With this it already places itself in the high-end range for laptops. The i5 also includes Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Fast Memory Access, Flex Memory Accessand Identity Protection Technology built-in.
It also includes an integrated DVD reader/writer to access files, play movies or burn files to a CD or DVD disc. You can connect other peripherals through: one yellow, High-Speed 480Mbps (USB 2.0 speed)PoweredUSB 2.0 port for external charging capability; two black, High-Speed USB 2.0 ports; or, the black High-Speed USB 2.0/eSATAp port with eSATA transfer speeds of 3Gb/s to connect external HDD or SSDs. You can connect exterior monitors via the VGA or DisplayPort connections. To further enhance your multimedia experience, this unit includes integrated speakers (2 x 1W each) with SmartAudio HD.
For networking, you have your choice of either a wired Gigabit LAN RJ-45 input or wireless 802.11 b/g/n on the integrated Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 PCIe Half Mini card. There's an optional upgrade to advance to PCIe WWAN for a larger area of wireless, mobile 3G coverage (not included). This model also comes equipped with Bluetooth 3.0+HS (High-Speed) Enhanced Data Rate for even greater flexibility when connecting to peripheral devices.
Other nice features include face-tracking technology, along with a cable lock slot and hard drive password protection,Trusted Platform Module 1.2 and a Security Chip. It also boastsa 7-row keyboard with LED ThinkLight, perfect for low light situations like a darkened room, airplane cabin or late night gaming sessions anywhere. The unit ships with the Windows 10 Pro 64-bit operating system unless the buyer otherwise requests Windows 7 or 11 Pro 64-bit. This laptop is also configured with a host of Lenovo proprietary software, including Password Manager, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Active Protection (protects the hard drive in the event of excessive vibration or when it senses free fall if the laptop were dropped to protect the hard drive and its contents) and ThinkVantage Auto Lock, etc. preloaded.
The ThinkPad T420 is built with smart multitasking, smart performance, and a fast Intel processor. The added processor performance provides an instinctive burst of speed using both Intel TurboBoost 2.0 and Intel Hyper-threading (running 4x Logical Processors/CPUs simultaneously at 3.2GHz) Technologies built-in.
Enhanced accuracy and typing comfort are possible with the ThinkPad Keyboard, with keys across the seven rows. The keyboard also features easy-to-use multimedia keys including microphone and speaker mute buttons with LED Indicators for power, Wi-Fi, and SSD/HDD. Exceptional cooling and ultra quiet performance is possible with the dual-vent cooler and quiet thermal design. Finally, the i5 comes with the Intel vPro Platform, AES, Secure Key, Trusted Execution Technology, Execute Disable Bit, Anti-Theft Technology, Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) and VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT).
